Weight Watchers Chicken Salad

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Chicken salad with grapes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. To make this salad, start by cooking chicken breasts and then mix in all the other ingredients in a bowl.

Weight Watchers chicken salad with grapes.

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Why You Will Love This Chicken Salad
Ingredients for Weight Watchers Chicken Salad
Substitution Tips
How to make Weight Watchers Chicken Salad
Pro Tips for Chicken Salad
Serving Suggestions
Storage and Freezing
Recipe FAQs
Weight Watchers Chicken Salad

Why You Will Love This Chicken Salad

This is one of my go to recipes when I need something fast, low in points, and high in protein. It takes only a few minutes to mix together if you already have cooked chicken on hand.

This recipe is:

Low in Weight Watchers points
High in protein and very filling
Perfect for meal prep lunches
Made with simple grocery store ingredients
Easy to customize for different plans

It is also a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken or Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Ingredients for Weight Watchers Chicken Salad

Ingredients needed for chicken salad with grapes.

Chicken breasts, diced or shredded - They’re lean and quick-cooking and always come out juicy and tender. Use an instant-read thermometer to make sure that the chicken is not over cooked. When reading labels for chicken breasts try to find ones that say Organic or Free Range.
Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world, and for good reason. Not only are they delicious, but they are also incredibly nutritious. Apples are a great source of fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, which can help protect your body against disease and illness.
Dried Cranberries - are also a good source of fiber, which can help promote healthy digestion and keep you feeling full for longer periods of time.
Slivered almonds - or any type of nut you prefer, pecans would be good
Light mayo - I use light mayo to help keep the points and calories low
Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic powder - Chopped fresh garlic can take some time to chop so I often always use the freshly minced garlic that comes already made in a jar.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Substitution Tips

Use all Greek yogurt instead of mayo for even lower points
Add chopped pickles or relish for extra flavor
Mix in grapes for a sweet version
Use canned chicken for a budget friendly option
Serve in lettuce wraps for a low carb meal

How to make Weight Watchers Chicken Salad

Step 1: In a bowl add the cooked chicken, apple, grapes, almonds, cranberries, salt and pepper, and garlic powder. Mix everything together and serve over lettuce or make a sandwich with it.

All the ingredients for chicken salad in a bowl.

Pro Tips for Chicken Salad

Use cooked chicken breast: Air fryer chicken breast, poached chicken, or rotisserie chicken all work well. Skinless chicken breast keeps this chicken salad lean and high in protein.
Let the chicken cool first: Make sure the chicken has cooled completely before mixing it with the other ingredients so the dressing stays creamy. Sometimes I use my food processor to shred the chicken.
Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces: Dice the apple and halve or quarter the grapes so every bite has a little bit of sweetness and crunch.
Don't skip the almonds: The slivered almonds add a nice crunch and complement the sweet grapes and apples. If you don't have almonds, chopped pecans or walnuts work well too.

Serving Suggestions

There are so many easy ways to serve Weight Watchers Chicken Salad. Here are a few of my favorite options:

Make a sandwich: Serve it on your favorite low-point or whole-grain bread for an easy lunch.
Use a wrap: Spoon the chicken salad into a high-fiber tortilla or wrap with lettuce for a quick meal.
Serve over lettuce: Make a simple chicken salad bowl by serving it over a bed of romaine or mixed greens.
Stuff it into a pita: A whole-wheat pita makes an easy handheld lunch.
Serve with crackers: Pair a scoop of chicken salad with whole-grain crackers, cucumber slices, or fresh vegetables for an easy snack plate.

Storage and Freezing

Store leftover Weight Watchers Chicken Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Give it a quick stir before serving, as the dressing may settle slightly while it sits.

For meal prep, divide the chicken salad into individual containers so you can grab a serving for an easy lunch throughout the week. If you're serving it with lettuce, bread, or crackers, store those separately until you're ready to eat so they don't become soggy.

Recipe FAQs

How to store leftovers?

Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic, whatever! Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container.

How many points is Weight Watchers chicken salad

The points will vary depending on the type of mayonnaise and yogurt used. Using light mayo and nonfat Greek yogurt keeps the points low while maintaining a creamy texture.

What is the best chicken to use for chicken salad?

Air fryer chicken breast, poached chicken, or rotisserie chicken all work well. Skinless chicken breast will keep the points lowest.

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